Riverside’s Mike Jordan Named Distinguished Elementary Principal
Riverside Elementary School principal Mike Jordan has been named distinguished elementary principal for 1998 by the Northeast Elementary Principal’s Association of Washington (NESPAW).
The selection was based on Jordan’s “quality contribution” to the education of young children through his involvement in the Washington State Elementary School Principal’s Association, and his strong leadership and commitment in the Riverside School District, NESPAW said.
“When a child has a special need, he does his best to not only accommodate those needs, he strives to understand it,” NESPAW said. “For example, Mike has taken the time to learn some signing so he can communicate with deaf children in his school.”
Jordan has been principal at the school for 15 years. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Eastern Washington University and a masters in administration from Whitworth.
Jordan, who has been at Riverside for 25 years, said he was honored to receive the award.
“After 25 years in education,this award really made me stop and reflect on all the years and memories,” Jordan said. “This was a pleasant surprise.”
St. Al’s to hold auction
St. Aloysius School will hold its sixth annual dinner and auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the school cafeteria, 611 E. Mission.
Auction items include alumnus John Stockton’s autographed basketball and uniform, Utah Jazz game tickets, a private wine-tasting party at Caterina Winery, an autographed copy of Bill Gates’ “The Road Ahead,” and various gift certificates to area restaurants, hotels, entertainment and services.
The cost is $25 per person. To make reservations call Lyn Jolicoeur at 489-2288, or St. Aloysius School at 489-7825.
G-Prep students named scholars
Six North Side residents are among 13 seniors at Gonzaga Prep High School who have been named Washington Principals’ Scholars.
Sponsored by the Washington Association of Secondary Principals, the award is given to seniors in the top 5 percent of their class and is based on grade-point average, SAT/ ACT scores and leadership activities.
Students who were recognized were Lisa Agostinelli, Jeff Dixson, Megan Griffin, Natilee Johnson, Amanda Spethman and Vanessa Waldref.
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